Team for Cowboys game - Walsh dropped, Austin in.

[Graftonpanther]

1. Dean WHARE, 2. Josh MANSOUR, 3. Wes NAIQAMA, 4. Brad TIGHE, 5. David SIMMONS, 6. Tom HUMBLE, 7. Blake AUSTIN, 8. Sam McKENDRY, 9. Kevin KINGSTON (c), 10. Nigel PLUM, 11. Sika MANU, 12. Lewis BROWN, 13. Cameron CIRALDO.INTERCHANGE; 14. Adam DOCKER, 15. Tim GRANT, 16. James SEGEYARO, 17. Clint NEWTON

I reckon Segeyaro will be even better this week against the Cows, his old team. He is easily buy of the year so far for us.

 

[zippee]

might be cuz walsh has an eye injury from titans game

 

[ashton]

Walsh has been named to play for Windsor this week.

 

[Graftonpanther]

So not injury then, interesting.

 

[mxlegend99]

While its not perfect, seeing Austin force Walsh out of the side makes me happy. Just need Whare to replace Wes at centre, and for Moylan to come in at fullback then for Roberts to return from injury.

 

[Luke Bowden]

Very Happy... Thank you Ivan! This has made my week!!

 

[Randy81]

Oh happy days. So stoked it is a step in the right direction

 

[knights22]

How long until Roberts is back?

 

[franklin2323]

I don't blame Walsh & Smith entirely for the loss. Our team still looks shit. So my concern is we get smashed & Walsh back in next week. Naiqama, Ciraldo out & another prop on the bench is other changes needed.

 

[betcats]

Im just happy Cleary is prepared to change it up, Dropping your regular halfback of the last 3 or so seasons is a big move. I think if Walsh comes back it will be because he earned it, or Blake didnt do enough to keep it. I think Blake should be well served by his time at Windsor and hopefully grabs this chance with both hands.

 

[The OX]

Cleary has a press conference bookedcat 8am Tomorrow to discuss Walshes punting.

 

[chrisD]

Don't see why that is necessary.

 

[franklin2323]

Don't see why that is necessary.

Maybe it's not form related but off field

 

[jamaman]

Gusts decision

 

[marty65]

Hallelua!.....

Couple of weeks late. But better late than never I guess.
Tough intro for Austin coming up though. JT and fired up
Cowboys up in Townsville.

 

[chrisD]

Maybe it's not form related but off field

That was my first thought, but it's Walsh.

Actually if it were the case he wouldn't be named for Windsor would he?

 

[mxlegend99]

Anyone else worried that if we don't win with Austin having a man of the match performance, that Luke Walsh will be recalled immediately and not even considered for axing again?

There's also the chance that Walsh gets recalled on game day like Coote did last season after being "dropped for disciplinary reasons". I'm hoping that Austin and Humble both carve up and that it's impossible to justify dropping either of them. Although I could still see Cleary just moving Austin to lock so that Walsh can keep his spot.

 

[chrisD]

The press conference has me wondering if it's not some mind games, like with Jennings, drop him and come out publicly and state disappointment in his form or attitude, trying to get a response from him on field. I hope not.

 

[Randy81]

Anyone else worried that if we don't win with Austin having a man of the match performance, that Luke Walsh will be recalled immediately and not even considered for axing again?

There's also the chance that Walsh gets recalled on game day like Coote did last season after being "dropped for disciplinary reasons". I'm hoping that Austin and Humble both carve up and that it's impossible to justify dropping either of them. Although I could still see Cleary just moving Austin to lock so that Walsh can keep his spot.

Yes that is my worry. Based on Gus' article tomorrow it seems like one big cuddle for Walsh. I am just hoping Austin smashes it and maintains a position in fg. Whether it be lock 5/8 or 1/2 he has something special.

 

[meek]

The press conference has me wondering if it's not some mind games, like with Jennings, drop him and come out publicly and state disappointment in his form or attitude, trying to get a response from him on field. I hope not.

I hope your wrong - Walsh has had more chances than i care to remember -

That will do me if thats the case -

Panthers will hit a new low - if thats possible after the Teachers pet winger come second rower of past seasons under wonder coach Matt Elliot